Transcription of Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
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before , During and After Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery A PATIENT S GUIDEOAS S AcknowledgmentsWe would also like to thank the joint Replacement clients who participated in the revision process of this booklet. Your feedback and suggestions will be of great help to people who are preparing for joint Replacement Surgery . This revised booklet is based on information produced over the years by a variety of organizations. We would like to acknowledge the contributions made by: The Arthritis Society, BC & Yukon Division The Mary Pack Arthritis Program Hip Hip Hooray BC Orthopedic Association Canadian Orthopedic FoundationThis edition of the booklet was developed by OASIS (OsteoArthritis Service Integration System) at Vancouver Coastal Health in partnership with staff at: Vancouver Island Health Authority Northern Health Authority Interior Health Authority Fraser Health Authority Providence Health CareOAS SContentsHip Surgery Hip Anatomy.
8 | Before, During & After Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery Total Hip Replacement In this surgery, the surgeon replaces the diseased joint with an artifi cial joint (prosthesis). • First, the surgeon cuts down through the skin (the incision) and moves the muscles and ligaments away from the hip joint.
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